Song Xiu

Chapter 26 The Great Song Dynasty Will Not Allow Gao Yan (Please Read On!)
To this day, Wei Renpu has successfully helped two emperors ascend the throne.

With this wealth of experience, Wei Renpu almost instantly guessed Zhao Guangyi's intentions after learning that Zhao Guangyi was behind Yao Shu.

Zhao Guangyi intends to compete with Zhao Dexiu for the throne!

At first glance, it seems like a pipe dream for the younger brother to compete with the prince for the throne, but Wei Renpu, who is familiar with history, knows that such cases do exist and have even been successful!

Gao Yan and Xiao Luan.
Those examples happened during a time of chaos, and each one was so shocking. And the present day is also a time of chaos!
Wei Renpu was in a state of utter confusion. What happened today had disrupted all his original plans.

Yao Shu took in Wei Renpu's intense reaction and gave him enough time to calm down.

After waiting for Wei Renpu to calm down, Yao Shu decided to give Wei Renpu another chance:
In chaotic times, the strong rule.

General Zhao was the emperor's own brother, and he was intelligent, resolute, respectful to scholars, and had the qualities of a wise ruler.

"Whatever Duke Wei wants, General Zhao can give."

Yao Shu could tell from Wei Renpu's reaction that Wei Renpu might have realized Zhao Guangyi's deeper intention in trying to win him over.

Communicating with smart people can sometimes be that simple.

Since Wei Renpu has already figured it out, Yao Shu might as well be more direct.

In Yao Shu's view, Wei Renpu was a veteran official of the previous dynasty and would not be very loyal to Zhao Kuangyin. He would be easier to win over than someone like Zhang Qiong.

To Yao Shu's surprise, Wei Renpu became furious again after hearing his words.

"Since they are brothers, they should naturally be of the same mind as the Duke of Zhou. Why would they have such treacherous intentions?"

Might makes right?
"The Song Dynasty has its own eldest legitimate prince; he's not worthy!"

At that moment, Wei Renpu was like an eagle protecting its young, casting a sharp, intimidating gaze at Yao Shu:

"The door is behind you, get out of here!"

Unable to contain himself, Wei Renpu once again lashed out at Yao Shu with a furious rebuke.

Yao Shu was a little stunned after being scolded by Wei Renpu.

It is widely believed that Wei Renpu is kind and gentle and never makes enemies easily. Why is he so irritable in front of me?
Yao Shu forgot one thing: even the kindest person has a sore spot.

Although Wei Renpu was no longer the Privy Councilor, he had held a high position for many years, and now he was in a fit of anger, and the pressure he had accumulated over the years was instantly placed on Yao Shu.

This made Yao Shu, even though he was being scolded by Wei Renpu until his face turned red, not dare to utter a single word in rebuttal.

Feeling both ashamed and angry, Yao Shu didn't even have the courage to look Wei Renpu in the eye, and fled out of the room as if in a panic.

Before leaving, Yao Shu had already harbored resentment towards Wei Renpu.

After Yao Shu rolled out of the room, Wei Renpu sat down, feeling somewhat weak.

During his time in Yande Palace, Wei Renpu did not neglect important court affairs.

Judging from Zhao Kuangyin's actions during this period, although it cannot be said that Zhao Kuangyin's talent is necessarily better than that of Emperor Shizong, as long as Zhao Kuangyin does not suddenly become incompetent, then the Song Dynasty can quickly absorb the entire national strength of the Zhou Dynasty.

After spending some time together, Wei Renpu had come to recognize Zhao Dexiu as a fine student.

Wei Renpu firmly believed that under his guidance, Zhao Dexiu would eventually become an outstanding emperor with both virtue and talent.

With the first emperor Zhao Kuangyin stabilizing the situation, and the successor being the virtuous and talented Zhao Dexiu, the Song Dynasty, with the support of two wise and capable emperors, possessed enough national strength to destroy other countries.

After eliminating the various states, Zhao Dexiu, with his assistance, steadily built up national strength and gradually eroded the territory. There was still hope that he could launch a northern expedition to destroy the arrogant Khitan puppet state.

Restoring the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties is an opportunity that can be achieved!

Whenever he thought of this wonderful vision, Wei Renpu could not hide his excitement and strong anticipation.

But Wei Renpu never expected that whenever China had the opportunity to revive the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, there would always be unexpected changes.

Just as Emperor Sejong died suddenly in the past, so too does Kwangyoshi harbor wolfish ambitions today.

If Zhao Dexiu were truly incompetent and utterly incompetent, Wei Renpu, who was devoted to the world, might have been interested in learning about Zhao Guangyi's abilities. However, Wei Renpu currently showed absolutely no interest in Zhao Guangyi's capabilities.

Whenever Wei Renpu thought of Zhao Guangyi's ambition to seize the throne, he couldn't help but think of Gao Yan and Xiao Luan.

Hundreds of years ago, both the Northern Qi and Southern Qi dynasties had the hope of unifying the country, but because these two men seized the throne from their nephews, the two great dynasties fell into endless infighting over imperial power.

No matter how strong a nation is, it cannot withstand such depletion!
Learning from history, we can know the rise and fall.

When that sentence came to mind, the hesitation and unease in Wei Renpu's eyes were instantly dispelled.

With a firm resolve in his heart, Wei Renpu strode to the door and summoned a eunuch:
"Go to Yanqing Palace immediately and bring the eldest prince back to the palace."

Tell them I have important matters to discuss with them!

Upon seeing Wei Renpu's serious expression, the summoned eunuch dared not delay and immediately turned and ran towards the palace gate.

After the eunuch hurriedly left, Wei Renpu looked up at the dark, cloud-covered sky.

"Is it truly the will of Heaven, that it does not wish for China to relive the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties?"

"Then I'll prove that human will can conquer nature!"

Human life is predetermined; he could not prevent the deaths of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Shizong, and this was a lifelong regret.

He didn't want to experience similar regrets again.

Wei Renpu has already helped two emperors to the throne, and he refuses to believe that he cannot help a third one to the throne!
Inside Yanqing Palace, Zhao Dezhao, who looked exhausted from playing, was now watching with great interest the game of chess between Zhao Dexiu and Empress Wang.

Zhao Dezhao, who had just learned some chess skills, was at the point where he was bad at the game but had a strong addiction to it.

So engrossed in watching that Zhao Dezhao's large head almost covered the entire chessboard.

Zhao Dexiu, whose view was blocked, was speechless—who on earth was behind him?
After moving Zhao Dezhao's large piece aside, Zhao Dexiu continued to place a piece as the situation became increasingly clear.

As the black piece fell, Empress Wang's brows furrowed even more; she was almost at a loss for what to do.

Zhao Dexiu's chess style has changed a lot today.

While Zhao Dexiu's playing style became more aggressive, he did not allow himself to fall into a reckless situation. Instead, he preferred to set up strategies subtly and gradually.

Many times, before Empress Wang made her move, she thought that she was the one who made that move, but after she finished, she was surprised to find that it seemed that she had been secretly pushed by Zhao Dexiu to make that move.

This is really giving me a headache.

After making another move with difficulty, Empress Wang looked at Zhao Dexiu and said approvingly, "Your chess skills have improved a lot recently."

Faced with Empress Wang's praise, Zhao Dexiu humbly replied, "It is thanks to Lord Wei's excellent instruction."

In fact, having reached this point, Zhao Dexiu had already devised a decisive move. The reason he hadn't made his move yet, holding the black piece, was that he was willing to wait a little longer.

While Zhao Dexiu pretended to be thinking, a palace maid respectfully approached him and reported:

"Your Highness, a eunuch has arrived at Yeondeok Palace and is waiting for you outside."

Upon hearing this, a smile finally appeared on Zhao Dexiu's calm face.

Without further hesitation, he immediately placed a black piece on the chessboard.

This move is enough to seal the victory!

"Mother, I have won this round."

　Tonight is the night for the recommendation competition, and I'm feeling incredibly nervous.

　　If you enjoy this book, please read it repeatedly.

(End of this chapter)